The March Monthly Meeting of the Farming Township Board was called to order by Dan Stommes at 8:00 pm in the FCC Board Room. The flag pledge was said. All members were present. Also present were Dewey Klaphake, Mike Nielson from WSB, and Dan & Dayna? Rea. The meeting was held using social distancing and Covid-19 recommendations.
The February minutes were read. Dave Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as read, Jason Willenbring seconded. All in favor, motion carried. A financial report was given by Duane Janssen with $342,270.59 in the checking account.
RE: Farming Baseball Club – Dan Rea presented an application for an On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License for the Farming Athletic Field from April 16, 2021 thru October 15, 2021. Discussion was held. Jason Willenbring made a motion to approve and sign the application, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: 260th Grant Application – Mike Nielson from WSB presented a resolution and application for a grant to make improvements to 260th West with Munson Township. Discussion was held. He stated the application would be filed on March 3, 2021. The Board reviewed the application and resolution. Jason Willenbring made a motion to sign the resolution, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
RE: Compass Consultants – Compass Consultants e-mailed information concerning their plans in Farming Township. The Supervisors reviewed the information and will wait for further contact from the company.
RE: Fire Departments – Dan Stommes and Jason Willenbring gave reports on the Fire Departments servicing Farming Township. It was noted that all the Departments were very grateful for the CARES Funding given to them.
RE: Zoning – Dewey Klaphake gave a short report stating that the Board should review the current zoning fees. It was decided to discuss them at the ReOrganization Meeting.
The Board was reminded that the Board of Equalization and Road Tour are planned for Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
The following claims were examined, verified and ordered paid:
6976 Dewey Klaphake zoning adm. wages/website $ 189.32
6977 Dave Robertson supervisor wages 415.57
6978 Jason Willenbring supervisor wages 484.84
6979 Daniel Stommes supervisor wages 346.31
6980 Judy Bruemmer clerk wages 775.74
6981 City of Albany fire protection 14,817.00
6982 City of St. Martin fire protection 5,083.18
6983 M-R Sign Co. Inc. 911 sign 37.57
6984 Judy Bruemmer re-imb. postage/mileage/printing 66.27
6985 Sunny Brook Ent. Inc. snowplowing/Feb. guarantee 1,030.00
6986 Duane Janssen treasurer wages 572.57
Total $ 23,818.37
Year-to-date Total $ 48,590.71
At 9:40 pm Jason Willenbring made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dave Robertson seconded. All in favor, motion carried.